2022 Map of Allyns Bight

About this map

San Jose Island dominates this coastal survey, serving as a protective barrier between the open Gulf of Mexico and the marshy inner reaches of Aransas Bay. This segment of the Texas coastline is characterized by intricate tidal hydrology, where water bodies like Allyns Lake and Long Lake punctuate the shifting sands of the island. The presence of the San Jose Island Airport suggests the continued specialized use of this strip of land, which remains largely separated from the mainland. To the southwest, Mud Island and the narrow opening at Blind Pass illustrate the dynamic nature of the bay's estuary system. This document provides a clear look at the Corpus Christi jurisdictional boundary as it extends into these waters, capturing the modern state of the Allyns Bight shoreline.